UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2015
 
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Wisconsin
 
1-1370
 
39-0182330
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
   Identification No.)

12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (414) 259-5333


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BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 2.02.    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
On April 23, 2015, Briggs & Stratton Corporation issued a press release announcing results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate", “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that include, among other things, the ability to successfully forecast demand for our products; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom we compete; changes in laws and regulations; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices of raw materials and parts that we purchase; changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions; the ability to bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; and other factors disclosed from time to time in our SEC filings or otherwise, including the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.


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ITEM 9.01.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(a)
Not applicable
(b)
Not applicable
(c)
Not applicable
(d)
Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 23, 2015 announcing results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
    
 
 
 
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
April 23, 2015
 
/s/ David J. Rodgers
 
 
 
 
David J. Rodgers
 
 
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Duly Authorized Officer
 







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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 23, 2015 announcing results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015.


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Investor Relations Contact:
David J. Rodgers, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer
(414) 259-5333

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION REPORTS RESULTS
FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND FIRST NINE MONTHS OF FISCAL YEAR 2015;
INCREASES FISCAL 2015 EARNINGS OUTLOOK
    
MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2015/PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE:BGG) today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2015.

Highlights:

Third quarter fiscal 2015 consolidated net sales were $619.0 million, a decrease of $9.4 million or 1.5% compared to the prior year

Third quarter fiscal 2015 consolidated adjusted net income was $39.2 million, an improvement from the adjusted net income of $38.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014

Third quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.86, an improvement from the adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.81 in the prior year

Tax credits recognized in third quarter benefited earnings by $4.7 million

Fiscal 2015 earnings guidance lifted to $1.27 to $1.43 per diluted share before restructuring and acquisition expenses from previous guidance of $1.20 to $1.35 per diluted share.

“While sales were relatively consistent with last year, we continued to make progress on introducing new products and improving our operations,” commented Todd J. Teske, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Teske continued, “The restructuring of our Products business to focus on higher margin products and streamline our manufacturing operations has contributed to improved Products segment earnings of nearly $5 million in the quarter and $20 million for our fiscal year to date. We also launched several innovative products this spring including our new EXi engine that never requires oil changes and our new In-Start lithium-ion electric starting technology providing users with our easiest push button starting engine ever.”

Consolidated Results:

Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 were $619.0 million, a decrease of $9.4 million or 1.5% from the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Engines shipped to third party OEM customers increased slightly in the quarter; however, shipments to our Products segment were down in the quarter due to higher shipments earlier in the year to enable production in advance of the McDonough plant closure. The strengthening of the US dollar, predominantly against the Australia dollar, Brazilian real and Euro, led to an unfavorable foreign exchange impact on sales of $6.7 million. In addition, net sales were unfavorably impacted by reduced generator sales and unfavorable mix of engines shipped. Net sales benefited by higher sales in international markets, particularly Australia and Europe, and the results of the Allmand acquisition, which closed in August of this fiscal year. The fiscal 2015 third quarter consolidated net income, which includes restructuring expenses and acquisition-related charges, was $33.9 million or $0.75 per diluted share. The third quarter of fiscal 2014 consolidated net income, which included restructuring charges, was $39.2 million or $0.82 per diluted share. The fiscal 2015 third quarter consolidated net income includes a tax benefit of $4.7 million related to incremental research and development tax credits, partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $3.4 million.

Consolidated net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 were $1.36 billion, a decrease of $6.4 million or 0.5% from the first nine months of fiscal 2014. The decrease is due to reduced shipment volumes of engines to OEM customers in North America due to slightly elevated channel inventories, lower generator sales from a lack of major power outages, and an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $14.0 million, predominantly due to the weakening of the Euro, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by higher sales in Europe and Australia, higher sales of commercial lawn and garden equipment and pressure washers in North America, and the results of the Allmand acquisition. The fiscal 2015 nine months consolidated net income, which





includes $24.9 million of restructuring expenses and acquisition-related charges, was $25.6 million or $0.56 per diluted share. The first nine months of fiscal 2014 consolidated net income, which included $5.1 million of restructuring charges, was $20.5 million or $0.43 per diluted share. The fiscal 2015 nine months consolidated net income includes an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $5.4 million, partially offset by a tax benefit of $5.0 million related to incremental research and development tax credits.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Segment Reporting

This release refers to non-GAAP financial measures including “adjusted gross profit”, “adjusted segment income (loss)”, and “adjusted net income (loss)”. Refer to the accompanying financial schedules for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to certain GAAP financial measures.

Beginning in fiscal 2015, the Company is using “segment income (loss)” as the primary measure to evaluate operating performance and allocate capital resources for the Engines and Products segments. Previously, the Company used income from operations. Segment income (loss) is defined as income (loss) from operations plus equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates. The Company has recast prior year amounts for comparability, and has included a reconciliation from consolidated segment income (loss) to income (loss) from operations in the accompanying Adjusted Segment Information table.

Engines Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended Fiscal March
 
Nine Months Ended Fiscal March
(In Thousands)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net Sales
 
$
432,248

 
$
452,359

 
$
857,067

 
$
901,858

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit as Reported
 
$
98,885

 
$
107,930

 
$
189,580

 
$
187,423

Restructuring Charges
 

 
(774
)
 

 
2,622

 Adjusted Gross Profit
 
$
98,885

 
$
107,156

 
$
189,580

 
$
190,045

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit % as Reported
 
22.9
%
 
23.9
%
 
22.1
%
 
20.8
%
Adjusted Gross Profit %
 
22.9
%
 
23.7
%
 
22.1
%
 
21.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income as Reported
 
$
54,928

 
$
62,071

 
$
59,967

 
$
54,805

Restructuring Charges
 

 
(774
)
 

 
3,047

Adjusted Segment Income
 
$
54,928

 
$
61,297

 
$
59,967

 
$
57,852

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Income % as Reported
 
12.7
%
 
13.7
%
 
7.0
%
 
6.1
%
Adjusted Segment Income %
 
12.7
%
 
13.6
%
 
7.0
%
 
6.4
%

Net sales were $432.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, a decrease of $20.1 million or 4.5% from the prior year. Total engine volumes shipped in the quarter decreased by 1.6% or approximately 50,000 engines. Engines shipped to third party OEM customers increased slightly in the quarter; however, shipments to our Products segment were down in the quarter due to higher shipments earlier in the year to enable production in advance of the McDonough plant closure. Net sales also decreased due to an unfavorable sales mix. Despite an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of $4.3 million, largely due to the weakening of the Euro, sales into the European market increased on improved placement of our engines and as channel inventories were low following an improved lawn and garden season last season.

Adjusted segment income in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $54.9 million, a decrease of $6.4 million from the prior year. The adjusted gross profit percentage was 22.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, a decrease of 80 basis points from the prior year. Manufacturing throughput decreased by 6% during the quarter which reduced adjusted gross profit margins by approximately 140 basis points. The decrease was largely timing related as we accelerated production to earlier quarters in fiscal 2015 in order to accommodate the footprint restructuring of our Products segment and to build engine inventories in advance of beginning production of the EXi engine platform in the second fiscal quarter. In addition, unfavorable foreign exchange, primarily related to the Euro, reduced adjusted gross profit margins by 70 basis points. Partially offsetting the lower adjusted gross profit margins were the previously





announced retirement plan changes, which improved fiscal 2015 adjusted gross profit margins by $3.2 million, or 70 basis points. Manufacturing efficiency improvements in fiscal 2015 also helped offset the decrease in adjusted gross profit margins.

Engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2.2 million largely due to the retirement plan changes. Higher compensation expense in fiscal 2015 was offset by the benefit of the movement in foreign exchange rates.

Products Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended Fiscal March
 
Nine Months Ended Fiscal March
(In Thousands)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net Sales
 
$
211,135

 
$
205,160

 
$
576,313

 
$
529,724

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit as Reported
 
$
19,908

 
$
22,365

 
$
64,505

 
$
62,149

Restructuring Charges
 
7,088

 

 
20,780

 
2,082

Acquisition Related Charges
 

 

 
1,172

 

 Adjusted Gross Profit
 
$
26,996

 
$
22,365

 
$
86,457

 
$
64,231

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit % as Reported
 
9.4
 %
 
10.9
 %
 
11.2
 %
 
11.7
 %
Adjusted Gross Profit %
 
12.8
 %
 
10.9
 %
 
15.0
 %
 
12.1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Loss as Reported
 
$
(8,128
)
 
$
(4,913
)
 
$
(20,125
)
 
$
(16,783
)
Restructuring Charges
 
8,031

 

 
23,261

 
2,082

Acquisition Related Charges
 
110

 

 
1,641

 

Adjusted Segment Income (Loss)
 
$
13

 
$
(4,913
)
 
$
4,777

 
$
(14,701
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Loss % as Reported
 
(3.8
)%
 
(2.4
)%
 
(3.5
)%
 
(3.2
)%
Adjusted Segment Income (Loss) %
 
0.0
 %
 
(2.4
)%
 
0.8
 %
 
(2.8
)%

Net sales were $211.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, which was an increase of $6.0 million or 2.9% from the prior year. This increase was due to higher sales in international markets, increased commercial lawn and garden equipment sales in the North American market and the results of the Allmand acquisition. Growing conditions in the Australia market improved in fiscal 2015, which led to increased net sales. Partially offsetting the increase was an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of $2.4 million, primarily related to the weakening of the Australian dollar and Brazilian real. In addition, generator sales decreased due to fewer major power outages.

Adjusted segment income in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $0.0 million, an improvement of $4.9 million from the prior year adjusted segment loss. The adjusted gross profit percentage of 12.8% increased by 190 basis points year over year. Manufacturing throughput for the first three quarters of fiscal 2015 increased by over 20%. This favorable absorption of fixed costs led to an improvement of approximately 190 basis points in the third quarter. In addition, favorable sales mix improved adjusted gross margins due to a focus on selling higher margin lawn and garden equipment and the benefit of the Allmand acquisition. Partially offsetting the increase in adjusted gross profit margins was an unfavorable foreign exchange impact of approximately 80 basis points primarily due to the weakening of the Australian dollar and Brazilian real.

Adjusted engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses remained consistent year over year. Higher spend due to the Allmand acquisition and increased compensation expense was offset by $2.3 million in savings related to the restructuring actions announced in July 2014.

Allmand Bros., Inc. Acquisition:

On August 29, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Allmand Bros., Inc. for approximately $60 million in cash, net of cash acquired. Allmand is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality towable light towers, industrial heaters, and solar LED arrow boards. Allmand, which is included within our Products segment, has historical annual net sales of approximately $80 million.






Corporate Items:

The effective tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 were 20.2% and 5.7%, compared to 26.1% and 26.6% for the same respective periods last year. The tax rates for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 were primarily driven by incremental federal research & development (R&D) tax credits related to prior years offset by reserves for unrecognized tax positions for a net tax benefit of $4.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively. In addition, the tax rate for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 was impacted by the reversal of previously recorded reserves as a result of the effective settlement of the Company’s IRS audit. The tax rates for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2014 included a taxpayer election filed pursuant to the outcome of a U.S. court case that provided the Company precedent to record a tax benefit of $2.9 million for the permanent exclusion of qualified export activity from prior years’ taxable income.

Financial Position:

Net debt at March 29, 2015 was $235.4 million (total debt of $285.1 million less $49.7 million of cash), or $117.6 million higher than the $117.8 million (total debt of $225.0 million less $107.2 million of cash) at March 30, 2014. Cash flows used in operating activities for fiscal 2015 were $52.1 million compared to $14.0 million in fiscal 2014. The increase in operating cash flows used was primarily related to higher inventory levels to facilitate the upcoming closure of the McDonough plant and the introduction of a new engine line in fiscal 2015. In addition, the Company paid cash of $59.9 million for the Allmand acquisition in the first nine months of fiscal 2015 compared to no acquisitions in the same respective period last year.

Restructuring:

During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company made progress on implementing the previously announced restructuring actions to narrow its assortment of lower-priced Snapper consumer lawn and garden equipment and consolidate its Products segment manufacturing facilities in order to reduce costs. The Company initiated production of pressure washers at our Milwaukee plant during the third quarter and ceased production at the McDonough, Georgia plant shortly after the end of the third quarter. Pre-tax restructuring costs for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2015 were $8.0 million and $23.3 million, respectively, and pre-tax savings were $2.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively. Pre-tax restructuring cost estimates for fiscal 2015 remain unchanged at $30 million to $37 million. Total annual cost savings as a result of these actions are anticipated to be approximately $15 million to $20 million with approximately $5 million to $7 million expected to be realized in fiscal 2015 and the remainder realized in fiscal 2016.

Share Repurchase Program:

On January 22, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized up to $50 million in funds for use in the Company’s common share repurchase program. On August 13, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized up to an additional $50 million in funds for use in the common share repurchase program. The common share repurchase program authorizes the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in private transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions and certain governing loan covenants. During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, the Company repurchased approximately 2.0 million shares on the open market at an average price of $19.40 per share. As of March 29, 2015, the Company has remaining authorization to repurchase up to approximately $48 million of common stock with an expiration date of June 30, 2016.

Outlook:

We are increasing our estimated earnings for fiscal 2015 to take into consideration the operating results and additional share repurchases during the first three fiscal quarters as well as the tax benefit of $4.7 million recognized in the third quarter for research and development tax credits. We have also considered the continued strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to many currencies we sell in outside of the United States. We now project our fiscal 2015 full year net income to be in a range of $57 million to $64 million or $1.27 to $1.43 per diluted share prior to the impact of acquisition expenses, additional share repurchases, or costs related to our announced restructuring actions.  We now project consolidated net sales for fiscal 2015 to be in a range of $1.90 billion to $1.95 billion. The decrease in the sales guidance is primarily related to slowing growth rates in sales of product in international regions as well as the impact of the strengthening U.S. dollar. We continue to estimate the retail market for U.S. lawn and garden products will increase an estimated 1-4% in the next season; however, it is possible that sales of lawn and garden products shift to later in the season due to retail sales patterns, retailer reorders, and OEM production schedules. Operating margins are expected to be in a range of 4.9% to 5.2%, an improvement over fiscal 2014 reflecting the strategic actions taken to focus on





higher margin products and the positive impacts of the restructuring actions. Interest expense and other income are estimated to be approximately $19 million and $7 million, respectively. The effective tax rate excluding restructuring charges is projected to be in a range of 25% to 26% and capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $60 million to $65 million.

Conference Call Information:

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow at 9:00 AM (ET) to review this information. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on our corporate website: http://www.basco.com/investor relations.

Also available is a dial-in number to access the call real-time at (866) 804-3545. A replay will be offered beginning approximately two hours after the call ends and will be available for one week. Dial (888) 266-2081 to access the replay. The pass code will be 1649163.

Safe Harbor Statement:

This release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that include, among other things, the ability to successfully forecast demand for our products; changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; the effects of weather on the purchasing patterns of consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); actions of engine manufacturers and OEMs with whom we compete; changes in laws and regulations; changes in customer and OEM demand; changes in prices of raw materials and parts that we purchase; changes in domestic and foreign economic conditions; the ability to bring new productive capacity on line efficiently and with good quality; outcomes of legal proceedings and claims; and other factors disclosed from time to time in our SEC filings or otherwise, including the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements made in this release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.  Its wholly owned subsidiaries include North America’s number one marketer of portable generators and pressure washers, and it is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris®, Murray®, Allmand™, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.






BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Periods Ended March
(In Thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended Fiscal March
 
Nine Months Ended Fiscal March
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
NET SALES
 
$
619,015

 
$
628,403

 
$
1,355,931

 
$
1,362,299

COST OF GOODS SOLD
 
492,847

 
498,927

 
1,080,883

 
1,106,148

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
 
7,088

 
(774
)
 
20,780

 
4,704

Gross Profit
 
119,080

 
130,250

 
254,268

 
251,447

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 
72,714

 
74,863

 
216,767

 
215,402

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
 
943

 

 
2,481

 
425

Income from Operations
 
45,423

 
55,387

 
35,020

 
35,620

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
 
(5,233
)
 
(4,720
)
 
(14,641
)
 
(13,823
)
OTHER INCOME
 
2,323

 
2,295

 
6,749

 
6,138

Income before Income Taxes
 
42,513

 
52,962

 
27,128

 
27,935

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
 
8,592

 
13,809

 
1,542

 
7,429

Net Income
 
$
33,921

 
$
39,153

 
$
25,586

 
$
20,506

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.75

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.43

Diluted
 
0.75

 
0.82

 
0.56

 
0.43

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
44,160

 
46,129

 
44,605

 
46,549

Diluted
 
44,241

 
46,245

 
44,656

 
46,615








 















BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the End of Fiscal March
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
2015
 
2014
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
49,694

 
$
107,238

 
Accounts Receivable, Net
315,725

 
338,834

 
Inventories
446,896

 
395,304

 
Deferred Income Tax Asset
48,958

 
46,697

 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
35,463

 
24,579

 
Total Current Assets
896,736

 
912,652

 
 
 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
156,278

 
147,055

 
Investments
29,354

 
25,382

 
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
3,950

 
4,916

 
Other Intangible Assets, Net
95,405

 
85,728

 
Deferred Income Tax Asset
129

 
27,432

 
Other Long-Term Assets, Net
12,445

 
14,141

 
Total Other Assets
297,561

 
304,654

 
 
 
 
 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
 
 
 
 
At Cost
1,028,368

 
1,018,796

 
Less - Accumulated Depreciation
728,136

 
740,708

 
Plant and Equipment, Net
300,232

 
278,088

 
 
$
1,494,529

 
$
1,495,394

 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
$
197,476

 
$
186,652

 
Short-Term Debt
60,100

 

 
Accrued Liabilities
158,644

 
153,284

 
Total Current Liabilities
416,220

 
339,936

 
 
 
 
 
OTHER LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
Accrued Pension Cost
107,992

 
138,242

 
Accrued Employee Benefits
24,487

 
23,616

 
Accrued Postretirement Health Care Obligation
51,750

 
64,546

 
Deferred Income Tax Liability
3,414

 

 
Other Long-Term Liabilities
40,822

 
38,385

 
Long-Term Debt
225,000

 
225,000

 
Total Other Liabilities
453,465

 
489,789

 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT:
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
579

 
579

 
Additional Paid-In Capital
76,332

 
77,234

 
Retained Earnings
1,056,981

 
1,046,307

 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(218,840
)
 
(210,352
)
 
Treasury Stock, at Cost
(290,208
)
 
(248,099
)
 
Total Shareholders' Investment
624,844

 
665,669

 
 
$
1,494,529

 
$
1,495,394

 
 
 
 
 







BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended Fiscal March
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
2015
 
2014
 
Net Income
$
25,586

 
$
20,506

 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
39,302

 
38,333

 
 
Stock Compensation Expense
4,840

 
5,822

 
 
Loss on Disposition of Plant and Equipment
300

 
462

 
 
Provision (Credit) for Deferred Income Taxes
914

 
(8,705
)
 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
(5,005
)
 
(4,277
)
 
 
Dividends Received from Unconsolidated Affiliates
4,381

 
4,069

 
 
Non-Cash Restructuring Charges
12,445

 
3,386

 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Receivable
(88,898
)
 
(147,738
)
 
 
Inventories
(58,715
)
 
11,713

 
 
Other Current Assets
5,917

 
(9,083
)
 
 
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities and Income Taxes
18,844

 
76,335

 
Other, Net
(12,046
)
 
(4,856
)
 
 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
(52,135
)
 
(14,033
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions to Plant and Equipment
(44,157
)
 
(29,471
)
 
 
Cash Paid for Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired
(59,855
)
 

 
 
Proceeds Received on Disposition of Plant and Equipment
318

 
109

 
 
Other, Net
(250
)
 

 
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(103,944
)
 
(29,362
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Borrowings on Revolver
60,100

 

 
 
Repayments of Short-Term Debt

 
(300
)
 
 
Debt Issuance Costs

 
(949
)
 
 
Cash Dividends Paid
(11,374
)
 
(11,387
)
 
 
Stock Option Exercise Proceeds and Tax Benefits
3,921

 
4,361

 
 
Treasury Stock Purchases
(39,560
)
 
(30,066
)
 
 
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Financing Activities
13,087

 
(38,341
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
(1,982
)
 
529

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(144,974
)
 
(81,207
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Beginning
194,668

 
188,445

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, Ending
$
49,694

 
$
107,238

 
 
 
 
 
 












Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Briggs & Stratton prepares its financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). When a company discloses material information containing non-GAAP financial measures, SEC regulations require that the disclosure include a presentation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure and a reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Management’s inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures in this release is intended to supplement, not replace, the presentation of the financial results in accordance with GAAP. Briggs & Stratton Corporation management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze our business trends and to understand our performance. In addition, we may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in our forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning process. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. The following table is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures:












































BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Adjusted Segment Information for the Fiscal Periods Ended March
(In Thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)






 
 
Three Months Ended Fiscal March
 
 
2015 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
2015 Adjusted
 
2014 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
2014 Adjusted
NET SALES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
432,248

 
$

 
$
432,248

 
$
452,359

 
$

 
$
452,359

Products
 
211,135

 

 
211,135

 
205,160

 

 
205,160

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
(24,368
)
 

 
(24,368
)
 
(29,116
)
 

 
(29,116
)
Total
 
$
619,015

 
$

 
$
619,015

 
$
628,403

 
$

 
$
628,403

GROSS PROFIT:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
98,885

 
$

 
$
98,885

 
$
107,930

 
$
(774
)
 
$
107,156

Products
 
19,908

 
7,088

 
26,996

 
22,365

 

 
22,365

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
287

 

 
287

 
(45
)
 

 
(45
)
Total
 
$
119,080

 
$
7,088

 
$
126,168

 
$
130,250

 
$
(774
)
 
$
129,476

ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
45,345

 
$

 
$
45,345

 
$
47,585

 
$

 
$
47,585

Products
 
27,369

 
110

 
27,259

 
27,278

 

 
27,278

Total
 
$
72,714

 
$
110

 
$
72,604

 
$
74,863

 
$

 
$
74,863

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Products
 
943

 
943

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
943

 
$
943

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
1,388

 
$

 
$
1,388

 
$
1,726

 
$

 
$
1,726

Products
 
276

 

 
276

 

 

 

Total
 
$
1,664

 
$

 
$
1,664

 
$
1,726

 
$

 
$
1,726

SEGMENT INCOME (LOSS) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
54,928

 
$

 
$
54,928

 
$
62,071

 
$
(774
)
 
$
61,297

Products
 
(8,128
)
 
8,141

 
13

 
(4,913
)
 

 
(4,913
)
Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
287

 

 
287

 
(45
)
 

 
(45
)
Total
 
$
47,087

 
$
8,141

 
$
55,228

 
$
57,113

 
$
(774
)
 
$
56,339

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation from Segment Income (Loss) to Income before Income Taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
1,664

 

 
1,664

 
1,726

 

 
1,726

           Income from Operations
 
$
45,423

 
$
8,141

 
$
53,564

 
$
55,387

 
$
(774
)
 
$
54,613

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
 
(5,233
)
 

 
(5,233
)
 
(4,720
)
 

 
(4,720
)
OTHER INCOME
 
2,323

 

 
2,323

 
2,295

 

 
2,295

Income Before Income Taxes
 
42,513

 
8,141

 
50,654

 
52,962

 
(774
)
 
52,188

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
 
8,592

 
2,849

 
11,441

 
13,809

 
(271
)
 
13,538

Net Income
 
$
33,921

 
$
5,292

 
$
39,213

 
$
39,153

 
$
(503
)
 
$
38,650

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.75

 
$
0.11

 
$
0.86

 
$
0.82

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.81

Diluted
 
0.75

 
0.11

 
0.86

 
0.82

 
(0.01
)
 
0.81

(1) For the third quarter of fiscal 2015, includes restructuring charges of $8,031 net of $2,811 of taxes and acquisition-related charges of $110 net of $38 of taxes. For the third quarter of fiscal 2014, includes restructuring income of $774 net of $271 of taxes.
(2) The company defines segment income (loss) as income (loss) from operations plus equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.





BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Adjusted Segment Information for the Fiscal Periods Ended March
(In Thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)






 
 
Nine Months Ended Fiscal March
 
 
2015 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
2015 Adjusted
 
2014 Reported
 
Adjustments(1)
 
2014 Adjusted
NET SALES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
857,067

 
$

 
$
857,067

 
$
901,858

 
$

 
$
901,858

Products
 
576,313

 

 
576,313

 
529,724

 

 
529,724

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
(77,449
)
 

 
(77,449
)
 
(69,283
)
 

 
(69,283
)
Total
 
$
1,355,931

 
$

 
$
1,355,931

 
$
1,362,299

 
$

 
$
1,362,299

GROSS PROFIT:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
189,580

 
$

 
$
189,580

 
$
187,423

 
$
2,622

 
$
190,045

Products
 
64,505

 
21,952

 
86,457

 
62,149

 
2,082

 
64,231

Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
183

 

 
183

 
1,875

 

 
1,875

Total
 
$
254,268

 
$
21,952

 
$
276,220

 
$
251,447

 
$
4,704

 
$
256,151

ENGINEERING, SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
133,612

 
$

 
$
133,612

 
$
136,470

 
$

 
$
136,470

Products
 
83,155

 
469

 
82,686

 
78,932

 

 
78,932

Total
 
$
216,767

 
$
469

 
$
216,298

 
$
215,402

 
$

 
$
215,402

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
425

 
$
425

 
$

Products
 
2,481

 
2,481

 

 

 

 

Total
 
$
2,481

 
$
2,481

 
$

 
$
425

 
$
425

 
$

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
3,999

 
$

 
$
3,999

 
$
4,277

 
$

 
$
4,277

Products
 
1,006

 

 
1,006

 

 

 

Total
 
$
5,005

 
$

 
$
5,005

 
$
4,277

 
$

 
$
4,277

SEGMENT INCOME (LOSS) (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Engines
 
$
59,967

 
$

 
$
59,967

 
$
54,805

 
$
3,047

 
$
57,852

Products
 
(20,125
)
 
24,902

 
4,777

 
(16,783
)
 
2,082

 
(14,701
)
Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
183

 

 
183

 
1,875

 

 
1,875

Total
 
$
40,025

 
$
24,902

 
$
64,927

 
$
39,897

 
$
5,129

 
$
45,026

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation from Segment Income (Loss) to Income before Income Taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
5,005

 

 
5,005

 
4,277

 

 
4,277

           Income from Operations
 
$
35,020

 
$
24,902

 
$
59,922

 
$
35,620

 
$
5,129

 
$
40,749

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
 
(14,641
)
 

 
(14,641
)
 
(13,823
)
 

 
(13,823
)
OTHER INCOME
 
6,749

 

 
6,749

 
6,138

 

 
6,138

Income Before Income Taxes
 
27,128

 
24,902

 
52,030

 
27,935

 
5,129

 
33,064

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
 
1,542

 
8,716

 
10,258

 
7,429

 
1,186

 
8,615

Net Income
 
$
25,586

 
$
16,186

 
$
41,772

 
$
20,506

 
$
3,943

 
$
24,449

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.56

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.43

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.51

Diluted
 
0.56

 
0.35

 
0.91

 
0.43

 
0.08

 
0.51

(1) For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, includes restructuring charges of $23,261 net of $8,141 of taxes and acquisition-related charges of $1,641 net of $575 of taxes. For the first nine months of fiscal 2014, includes restructuring charges of $5,129 net of $1,186 of taxes.
(2) The company defines segment income (loss) as income (loss) from operations plus equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.


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